Senior Aboriginal Health Worker - Drug and Alcohol Service, Langton Centre
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ647465 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Aboriginal Health Worker Senior
Remuneration: $97,515.00 - $101,151.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ647465
Location: Langton Centre, Surry Hills
Applications close: Sunday 22 March 2026
This is an Aboriginal Identified Role - we need someone to bring their cultural capability and lived experience as an Aboriginal person to this role. As part of the recruitment process, we will ask you to provide documentation to confirm your Aboriginality and your cultural capability will also be assessed through the recruitment process.
The Role
SESLHD Drug & Alcohol Services provides a range of treatment and support services designed to assist individuals, families, and communities managing concerns related to alcohol, prescription, or illicit drug use. Outpatient drug and alcohol (D&A) services are located in clinics at the Langton Centre in Surry Hills, St George Hospital in Kogarah, and Caringbah Community Health Centre at Sutherland Hospital. Inpatient D&A services are provided at Sydney Hospital, Prince of Wales, St. George and Sutherland Hospitals.
SESLHD D&A is committed to being a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers, as well as workers. Our service is also committed to being a safe space for diverse workers, including those who identify as culturally and linguistically diverse, and those from the LGBTQI+ community. The job provides an opportunity to work closely with community, strengthen connections and engagement and provide a culturally appropriate service delivery.
The Senior Aboriginal Health Worker is supported by the Aboriginal Health Unit and is engaged in direct consumer support.
Benefits:
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria:
- This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- A minimum of Certificate III in Drug & Alcohol or equivalent and experience as a health worker / health promotion / community development worker in the government or non-government sector, or willingness to work towards same.
- Knowledge of drug and alcohol issues and harm reduction and experience working with vulnerable clients and families with complex health and psycho-social needs in a community setting.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team with a flexible, eclectic and non-judgmental approach.
- High level organisational skills, including a capacity to prioritise competing interests and meet tight deadlines and demonstrated high level written and oral communications skills.
- Computer skills, including using Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, Powerpoint and Outlook).
- Current driver’s license
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Sarah Blakemore on Sarah.Blakemore@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-PaCH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information For Applicants
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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